Shaping European Sports Law: Integrating Governance Standards with Lex Sportiva Principles

Description

This research investigates the dynamic interaction between European sports governance and Lex Sportiva to understand how their convergence shapes European sports’ legal framework. By examining this relationship, the study aims to outline key principles, challenges, and opportunities for enhancing governance standards and developing guidelines to evaluate national sports legislation. The study also explores Latvia’s legal framework to offer insights applicable to European contexts.
Materials and Methods
The study employs a mixed-methods approach, integrating comprehensive literature reviews, case studies, and stakeholder interviews. Primary sources include policy analysis and data from the Latvian sports regulatory landscape, compared against European standards.
Results
Preliminary findings reveal that Latvia’s sports governance aligns with many European standards, though key improvements could enhance harmonization with Lex Sportiva principles. Comparative analysis shows signifi- cant variation in governance practices among European nations, highlighting the need for adaptable guidelines.
Conclusions
The study emphasizes the potential for Lex Sportiva to foster more coherent governance frameworks across Europe. Findings contribute to the academic discourse on sports law and provide actionable policy recommen- dations for policymakers and legal practitioners to enhance sports governance in alignment with European standards.

Period	26 Mar 2025 → 28 Mar 2025
Event title	Rīga Stradiņš University 4th International Interdisciplinary Conference: PLACES
Event type	Conference
Conference number	4
Location	Riga, LatviaShow on map
Degree of Recognition	International